U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Smithsonian Institution

Agency file

Smithsonian Institution

Source file: U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Civilian Workforce (non-Defense, FOIA 25-0777-F, Mar 2024) / ingested Jul 3, 2026

The Smithsonian Institution is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 4,424 employees with median total compensation of $91,039; the highest distinct record was $231,900.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $452.2M
Employees: 4,424
Median total: $91,039
Highest record: $231,900

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$198,709+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 4,424 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($91,039) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $102,107 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $113 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$53,681

$68,405

$91,039

$128,956

$171,923

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $171,923 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $53,681. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Security Guard

651 · $62,070

Museum Specialist and Technician

376 · $98,098

Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper

310 · $47,980

General Arts and Information

284 · $109,119

Miscellaneous Administration and Program

268 · $99,315

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

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Record list

Employees

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Michael Lewis

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Lewis is a Security Guard at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $58,686. They are classified at grade 05.

Richard Lydick

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Lydick is a Security Guard at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $58,686. They are classified at grade 05.

Roy Ottley

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Roy Ottley works as a Security Guard for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Roy earned $58,686 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Willie Norman

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Willie Norman is a Security Guard at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $58,686. They are classified at grade 05.

Carey Porter

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carey Porter holds the role of Security Guard at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,686. Their pay grade is 05.

Willie Pugh

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Willie Pugh is a Security Guard at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $58,686. They are classified at grade 05.

Michael Robinson

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Robinson holds the role of Security Guard at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,686. Their pay grade is 05.

Willie Sims

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Willie Sims works as a Security Guard for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Willie earned $58,686 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Agnes Whittle

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Agnes Whittle is a Security Guard at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $58,686. They are classified at grade 05.

Barry Williams

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Barry Williams serves as a Security Guard based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,686. They are classified at grade 05.

Stephen Williams

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephen Williams is a Security Guard at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $58,686. They are classified at grade 05.

Andre Wilson

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andre Wilson holds the role of Security Guard at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,686. Their pay grade is 05.

Rikayyah Wilson

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Rikayyah Wilson serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,686. They are classified at grade 05.

Anthony Wright

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anthony Wright is a Security Guard at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $58,686. They are classified at grade 05.

Lakeisha Addison

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lakeisha Addison holds the role of Security Guard at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,686. Their pay grade is 05.

Jason Francis

Mail and File/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Landover
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240879033
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0305
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Jason Francis serves as a Mail and File based in Landover, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,686. They are classified at grade 05.

Louis Holliday

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Louis Holliday is a Security Guard at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $58,686. They are classified at grade 05.

Ebony Johnson

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Ebony Johnson serves as a Security Guard based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,686. They are classified at grade 05.

Justin Jones

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Justin Jones works as a Security Guard for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Justin earned $58,686 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Karen Kelly

Security Clerical and Assistance/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0086
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Karen Kelly holds the role of Security Clerical and Assistance at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,686. Their pay grade is 05.

Jeremy Phelps

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Chantilly
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510425059
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeremy Phelps holds the role of Security Guard at Smithsonian Institution based in Chantilly, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,686. Their pay grade is 05.

Scott Whiteside

Mail and File/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Landover
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240879033
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0305
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Scott Whiteside serves as a Mail and File based in Landover, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,686. They are classified at grade 05.

Jennifer Adams

Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,645

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $58,645
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,645
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,645
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,645
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5001
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Smithsonian Institution, Jennifer Adams serves as a Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,645. They are classified at grade 07.

Anthony Lymus

Motor Vehicle Operating/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,645

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $58,645
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,645
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Landover
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,645
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,645
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240879033
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Anthony Lymus works as a Motor Vehicle Operating for Smithsonian Institution based in Landover, Maryland. Anthony earned $58,645 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Sara Do-Zhu

Gardening/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,561

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $58,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,561
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,561
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,561
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5003
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Sara Do-Zhu is a Gardening at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $58,561. They are classified at grade 06.

Alia Davis

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,388

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $57,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,388
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,788
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alia Davis is a Security Guard at Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $58,388. They are classified at grade 07.

William Lewis

Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,247

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $57,747
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,247
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,747
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,747
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 5701
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

William Lewis is a Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $58,247. They are classified at grade 05.